Just got an email about my novel submission, nine to twelve weeks before I find out if they like it or not. So, a couple of months of waiting to see if the last year of writing, editing, and money is worth the attempt to get my novel published properly. I know I'm a good writer, at least everyone tells me I am, but this is still having someone in the field tell me if I have a chance to succeed. Of course, even if I don't, I think WBM is a good story so I'll keep trying to get it published, but still, I hope, really hope they like it.